Are you ready to immerse yourself in all that Worlds Away offers? We’ve got you covered with all the essential information you need to know before you go.
Silicon Valley‘s newest festival experience, Worlds Away, is set to kick off at the Monterey County Fairgrounds on October 12. The unique event promises to combine cutting-edge technology, vibrant art installations, and the hottest dance music acts to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Lots of hype has been building for this event, including a stellar lineup featuring The Chainsmokers, Tiësto, and R3HAB, along with exciting news that Augmento has become the festival’s Title Tech Sponsor.
The festival’s headliners are just the tip of the iceberg of what Travelers can expect upon entering a brand-new world called Nexus. In addition to banging music, Worlds Away provides AR scavenger hunts, tech activations, digital collectibles, and more to transform the average festival experience.
In addition to their exciting announcements, Worlds Away has also committed to providing 1,000 complimentary tickets to ravers affected by the Nocturnal Wonderland and Lucidity cancellations. Worlds Away has plenty of other discounts and perks with their ticket packages, so browse the official website and secure your access to Nexus!
Prepare to elevate, get lost in cosmic rhythms, and prepare for liftoff with all the essential information you need to traverse Nexus and achieve complete immersion. Read on for the set times, do’s and don’ts, and other crucial details to guarantee an epic adventure.
Worlds Away 2024 – Essential Info:
Dates: October 12, 2024
Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM (after parties TBA)
Venue Address: Monterey County Fairgrounds – 2004 Fairground Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Worlds Away 2024 – Set Times:
Worlds Away 2024 – Festival and Parking Maps:
Coming soon!
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, during this festival season, many have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Worlds Away.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Worlds Away 2024 – Do’s & Don’ts:
Permitted Items
- Backpacks (medium) up to 18″x13″x8.5″
- Bandaids
- Binoculars
- Cameras (non-pro digital, disposable, Polaroid, and film)
- Chapstick and lip balm
- Ear plugs
- Eye drops
- Face masks
- Fanny packs and hip bags
- GoPros
- Gum (sealed packs)
- Hand sanitizer
- Hydration packs (empty)
- Inhalers
- Lighters
- Makeup
- Mobile phone chargers
- Parasols
- Plastic water bottles (empty and reusable)
- Prescription medication (must match the holder’s ID)
- Purses and handbags (up to 12”x 6”x12”)
- Service animals
- Stored breast milk or formula
- Sunblock (non-aerosol)
- Sunglasses
- Towels (small to medium size)
- Water misters
Prohibited Items
- Advanced first aid kits (including hemostatic gauze, tourniquets, etc.)
- Aerosol products
- Air horns
- Animals
- Audio recording devices
- Bicycles, skates, scooters, or skateboards
- Blankets
- Body armor
- Chains or chain wallets
- Chairs
- Coolers
- Detachable lens cameras
- Discriminatory or appropriative items
- Drones or remote-controlled devices
- Fireworks or explosives
- Flags
- Flyers, samples, giveaways, or promotional items
- Glass bottles or containers
- Glow sticks or LED gloves
- Hammocks
- Hula hoops
- Hoverboards or Segways
- Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Instruments
- IV bags
- Kites or sky lanterns
- Laser pointers
- Markers or paint pens
- Massagers
- Metal water bottles or containers
- Outside food or beverage
- Non-personal protective equipment (e.g., costumes)
- Selfie sticks or tripods
- Smelling salts
- Stuffed animals
- Tents or sleeping bags
- Toy guns, water guns, or slingshots
- Totems
- Umbrellas
- Video cameras
- Wagons
- Walkie talkies
- Weapons (guns, knives, ammo, pepper spray, etc.)
Totem Guidelines
- No signs or totems are allowed, including handheld signs or items attached to poles. These must be surrendered and will not be returned.
